Kalla raps schools for poor education

MAKASSAR, South Sulawesi: Vice President Jusuf Kalla has blamed laxness in the marking system for the ever declining quality of the country's education.

Kalla said that among the many indicators of the poor grading system was the fact that regardless of their scores in final examinations, all students were given graduation diplomas. He said that this had resulted in bright students not being recognized for their talents.

"Thousands of students graduate each year, but many are of doubtful quality," Kalla said on Saturday.

Guaranteed graduation and diplomas dissuaded students from working hard at school, Kalla said. -- Antara